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TMJ Disorders

Sixty-million Americans experience craniomandibular dysfunction, and you may be one of them. Symptoms like headaches, earaches, ringing in the ears, dizziness, neck pain, clicking and locking of your jaw, difficulty swallowing, or unusual wearing of your teeth can indicate the existence of TMJ, temporomandibular joint syndrome. With this condition, nerves and muscles associated with the temporomandibular joints become agitated from improper alignment, which then creates discomfort.
We can help by starting with a comprehensive TMJ evaluation, complete with Doppler ultrasound. Dr. Johnson is one of the best-trained dentist’s in Alaska with TMJ Disorders and has worked extensively with Dr. Mark Piper, the most highly acclaimed TMJ Specialist in the country. After we have diagnosed the problem, Dr. Johnson will determine the best way to balance the intricate relationship between the proper bite and the muscles and nerves of the jaw joint. We can use deprogramming, Invisalign, bite balancing, appliance therapy or a combination of the above to treat your bite problem. A very delicate and reproducible equilibrium must occur in the chewing system for total harmony, comfort, and stability to exist. Let us correct the problem and alleviate your pain so you don’t have to suffer anymore. Visit http://www.headache-migraine.com/ and
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